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WO2012169109A1 - Electronic device, operation control method, and program - Google Patents

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WO2012169109A1
WO2012169109A1 PCT/JP2012/002794 JP2012002794W WO2012169109A1 WO 2012169109 A1 WO2012169109 A1 WO 2012169109A1 JP 2012002794 W JP2012002794 W JP 2012002794W WO 2012169109 A1 WO2012169109 A1 WO 2012169109A1
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  • the present invention relates to an electronic device, an operation control method, and a program.
  • FIG. 7 (a) and 7 (b) are perspective views showing an external configuration of a slide type mobile phone.
  • 1 is a touch panel
  • 2 is a display
  • 3 is a key operation unit.
  • 7A and 7B the touch panel 1 and the display 2 are in the same positional relationship.
  • the display 2 is provided with a backlight (not shown).
  • FIG. 7A the display 2 can slide in the direction of the arrow.
  • the open operation is performed and the display 2 is opened, the input operation by the key operation unit 3 is valid.
  • FIG. 7B when the close operation is performed and the key operation unit 3 is covered with the display 2, the touch operation using the touch panel 1 is effective.
  • the touch operation by the touch panel 1 is performed while displaying on the display 2, so how to reduce power consumption. Is important.
  • FIG. 8 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the slide-type mobile phone.
  • a closed state is detected (step S14). At this time, it is determined whether or not there is no operation for T1 seconds set in advance by the user (step S16). If there is any operation in the closed state, the display 2 (backlight) and the touch panel 1 are turned ON + ( The user operates the touch panel 1 (step S18). When the T1 seconds set in advance by the user have elapsed in a closed state and no operation, the display 2 (backlight) and the touch panel 1 are turned off (step S20).
  • Patent Document 1 when the user performs a closing operation and then ends use and becomes a pocket or a bag, the display 2 (back) is displayed after T1 seconds set in advance by the user. Since the light) and the touch panel 1 are turned off, there is a problem that unnecessary power is consumed during that time.
  • the display 2 can be used to continue using the touch panel 1 after the closing operation. Since the (backlight) and the touch panel 1 are immediately turned off, there is a problem that the usability for the user is extremely deteriorated.
  • the present invention provides an electronic device, an operation control method, and a program that can easily realize unnecessary power reduction without deteriorating user convenience and without requiring complicated control.
  • the purpose is to do.
  • An electronic device includes a housing whose shape can be changed, A shape change detector for detecting a shape change of the housing; A display unit that displays in a visible manner regardless of the shape of the housing; An input detection unit for detecting input regardless of the shape of the housing; Based on the detection information of the input detection unit when the shape change of the case is detected by the shape change detection unit, the display unit or the input detection unit after the change of the shape of the case, or And an electronic device including a control unit that controls both operations.
  • the operation control method of the present invention includes a housing whose shape can be changed, a display unit that displays the screen regardless of the shape of the housing, and an input detection unit that detects an input regardless of the shape of the housing.
  • An operation control method for an electronic device comprising: A shape change detecting step for detecting a shape change of the housing; An input presence / absence detection step for detecting presence / absence of input to the input detection unit when a change in shape of the housing is detected in the shape change detection step; And a control step for controlling the operation of the display unit, the input detection unit, or both after the change of the shape of the housing based on the detection result in the input presence / absence detection step. This is an operation control method.
  • the program of the present invention is an electronic device including a housing whose shape can be changed, a display unit that displays the screen regardless of the shape of the housing, and an input detection unit that detects an input regardless of the shape of the housing.
  • a shape change detection function for detecting a shape change of the housing
  • An input presence / absence detection function for detecting presence / absence of input to the input detection unit when a change in shape of the housing is detected by the shape change detection function
  • a control function for controlling the operation of the display unit, the input detection unit, or both after the change of the shape of the housing is executed. It is a program.
  • FIG. 1 It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance structure of the slide type mobile phone by embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the slide type mobile phone by this embodiment. It is a perspective view in use in the open state of the slide type mobile phone according to the present embodiment. It is a perspective view in use in the closed state of the slide type mobile phone according to the present embodiment. It is a perspective view at the time of a user closing a slide type mobile phone without touching the touch panel 1.
  • 5 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the slide type mobile phone according to the present embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance structure of a slide type mobile telephone. It is a flowchart for demonstrating operation
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an external configuration of a slide type mobile phone according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the external configuration of the slide type mobile phone according to the present embodiment is the same as that of the slide type mobile phone shown in FIG.
  • the touch panel 1 may be a contact detection type that detects direct contact or a proximity detection type that detects that a finger or the like is approaching. Further, the touch panel 1, the display 2, and the backlight 4 can be separately controlled on / off.
  • FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the slide type mobile phone according to the present embodiment. It should be noted that portions corresponding to those in FIG. Reference numeral 4 denotes a backlight for illuminating the display 2. Reference numeral 5 denotes an open / close detection unit that detects open / close of the display 2. 6 is a CPU for controlling them.
  • FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the slide type mobile phone according to the present embodiment in use in an open state.
  • the user When the user operates the slide-type mobile phone in the open state, the user performs an operation using the key operation unit 3, so that the touch panel 1 is turned off in order to reduce unnecessary power. Further, since the user operates while looking at the display 2, the display 2 and the backlight 4 are kept in an ON state (hereinafter referred to as ON +) until no operation continues for the number of seconds set in advance by the user.
  • ON + an ON state
  • FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the slide type mobile phone according to the present embodiment in use in the closed state.
  • the touch panel 1 When the user touches the touch panel 1 and closes the slide type mobile phone, the touch panel 1, the display 2, and the backlight 4 are turned ON +. Thereby, the user can continue to operate the touch panel 1 even after closing.
  • FIGS. 5A and 5B are perspective views when the user closes the slide-type mobile phone without touching the touch panel 1.
  • FIG. 5A illustrates a state in which the left thumb is applied to the casing portion around the display 2 and is slid in the direction of the arrow to be in the closed state.
  • FIG. 5B shows a state in which the slide-type mobile phone is supported with the left hand, and the housing on the display 2 side is slid in the direction of the arrow without touching the touch panel 1 (display 2) with the right hand. Is shown.
  • the touch panel 1, the display 2, and the back are used in any case where the user does not touch the touch panel 1 and closes the slide type mobile phone.
  • Light 4 is turned off.
  • the user can finish using the device without consuming unnecessary power after closing, and can put it in a pocket or bag.
  • the touch panel 1, the display 2, and the backlight 4 are turned off.
  • the touch panel 1, the display 2, and the backlight 4 are not all turned off, and any one or a combination of the two may be turned off.
  • FIG. 6 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the slide type mobile phone according to the present embodiment.
  • the open / close detection unit 5 detects the open state (step S30).
  • the CPU 6 determines whether or not the power saving mode setting at the time of closing is ON (step S32). Then, when the power saving mode setting at the time of closing is not ON, the operation after step S12 shown in FIG. 8 is executed (step S34) as in the above-described prior art.
  • step S36 when the power saving mode setting at the time of closing is ON, the display 2 and the backlight 4 are turned ON + (step S36). At this time, the user operates the key operation unit 3 without using the touch panel 1 (see FIG. 3). That is, since the touch panel 1 is turned off, unnecessary power can be reduced.
  • the open / close detection unit 5 detects the closed state (step S38) and turns the touch panel 1 ON + (step S40). At this time, the CPU 6 determines whether or not the user's finger is in contact with the touch panel 1 (step S42).
  • step S42 If the user's finger is not in contact with the touch panel 1 (NO in step S42), the display 2 and the backlight 4 are immediately turned off, and the touch panel 1 is also turned off (step S44: FIG. 5 ( a), see (b)).
  • the touch panel 1, the display 2, and the backlight 4 are turned off.
  • the touch panel 1, the display 2, and the backlight 4 are not all turned off, and any one or a combination of the two may be turned off.
  • step S42 if the user's finger is in contact with the touch panel 1 (YES in step S42), the user continues to operate with the touch panel 1 (see FIG. 4). At this time, the display 2, the backlight 4, and the touch panel 1 are ON + (continuation).
  • step S48 it is determined whether or not there is no operation for T1 seconds set in advance by the user (step S48). If there is any operation on the touch panel 1 in the closed state (NO in step S48), the display 2. Since the backlight 4 and the touch panel 1 are ON + (continuation of ON), the user continues to operate with the touch panel 1 (step S50).
  • the display 2, the backlight 4, and the touch panel 1 are turned off.
  • the touch panel 1, the display 2, and the backlight 4 are turned off.
  • the touch panel 1, the display 2, and the backlight 4 are not all turned off, and any one or a combination of the two may be turned off.
  • the display 2, the backlight 4, and the touch panel 1 are turned on. By continuing, the touch operation on the touch panel 1 can be continued.
  • the close operation is performed without touching the touch panel 1, the display 2, the backlight 4, and the touch panel 1 are turned off.
  • the user can use the touch panel 1 continuously without deteriorating the user's convenience and without requiring complicated control, and the case where the user touches the pocket or the bag as it is, It is possible to easily reduce unnecessary power consumption of the touch-panel type sliding mobile phone.
  • the mobile phone has been described.
  • the present invention is not limited to the mobile phone and the smartphone, but can be applied to other devices (for example, a game machine, a tablet PC, and a notebook PC).
  • the ON / OFF control of the touch panel 1, the display 2, and the backlight 4 has been described.
  • a mobile phone that lights the key top from the back of the key operation unit 3 can be operated in the dark.
  • the backlight of the key operation unit 3 may be controlled to be turned on / off when the user performs an opening operation or a closing operation on the touch-sensitive slide-type mobile phone.
  • a foldable type that is, a foldable type consisting of a first casing having an operation unit such as a key and a second casing having a display unit such as a liquid crystal, is also provided with a touch panel on the display unit, and A shape that can be folded while the display unit is rotated to bring out the display unit (sometimes referred to as a rotating biaxial hinge type). Two axes of a rotating shaft for folding and a rotating shaft that rotates the display unit It can also be applied to a rotary type equipped with a touch panel.
  • FIG. 9 is a configuration diagram of Supplementary Note 1.
  • the invention described in Appendix 1 is A housing 10 whose shape can be changed; A shape change detector 11 for detecting a shape change of the housing 10; A display unit 12 for displaying in a visible manner regardless of the shape of the housing 10; An input detector 13 for detecting an input regardless of the shape of the housing 10; Based on the detection information of the input detection hand unit 13 when the shape change of the case 10 is detected by the shape change detection unit 11, the display unit 12 after the change of the shape of the case 10, or It is an electronic apparatus provided with the said input detection part 13 or the control part 14 which controls operation
  • the controller is If the input detection means detects an input when the shape change of the housing is detected by the shape change detector, the display unit, the input detector, or Operate both If the input detection unit does not detect an input when the shape change detection unit detects a change in the shape of the housing, the display unit, the input detection unit, or The electronic device according to appendix 1, wherein both operations are stopped.
  • the controller is The electronic device according to appendix 1 or 2, wherein when the input detection unit does not detect an input for a predetermined time, the operation of the display unit, the detection unit, or both is stopped.
  • the display unit includes a backlight, The electronic device according to any one of appendices 1 to 3, wherein the control unit further controls the operation of the backlight.
  • Appendix 5 The electronic device according to any one of appendices 1 to 4, wherein the input detection unit is a touch detection type touch panel or a proximity detection type touch panel provided on the display unit.
  • An operation control method in an electronic device comprising: a casing whose shape can be changed; a display section that displays the display regardless of the shape of the casing; and an input detection section that detects an input regardless of the shape of the casing.
  • a shape change detecting step for detecting a shape change of the housing;
  • An input presence / absence detection step for detecting presence / absence of input to the input detection unit when a change in shape of the housing is detected in the shape change detection step;
  • a control step for controlling the operation of the display unit, the input detection unit, or both after the change of the shape of the housing based on the detection result in the input presence / absence detection step. This is an operation control method.
  • Appendix 7 In a computer of an electronic device comprising a housing whose shape can be changed, a display unit that displays in a visible manner regardless of the shape of the housing, and an input detection unit that detects input regardless of the shape of the housing, A shape change detection function for detecting a shape change of the housing; An input presence / absence detection function for detecting presence / absence of input to the input detection unit when a change in shape of the housing is detected by the shape change detection function; Based on the detection result of the input presence / absence detection function, a control function for controlling the operation of the display unit, the input detection unit, or both after the change of the shape of the housing is executed. It is a program.

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Abstract

[Problem] To enable the easy achievement of a reduction in unnecessary electrical power without necessitating complicated control and without detracting from usability by a user. [Solution] When a user performs a closing operation on a touch-panel-type sliding portable telephone, if the closing operation is performed while the touch panel (1) is in the state of being touched, a CPU (6) enables the continuation of the touch operation of the touch panel (1) by sustaining an on state of the touch panel (1) and a display (2). Meanwhile, the CPU (6) turns the display (2) and touch panel (1) to an off state if the user performs the closing operation without touching the touch panel (1).

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電子装置、動作制御方法、及びプログラムElectronic device, operation control method, and program
　本発明は、電子装置、動作制御方法、及びプログラムに関する。 The present invention relates to an electronic device, an operation control method, and a program.
　近年、特許文献１、２に記載されているように、ディスプレイにタッチパネルを備えた携帯端末装置が広く普及しつつある。ユーザは、キー操作に加えて、あるいはキー操作に替えて、ディスプレイ上のタッチパネルをタッチすることで、数字や文字の入力や、動作を指示することになる。 In recent years, as described in Patent Documents 1 and 2, portable terminal devices having a touch panel on a display are becoming widespread. The user touches the touch panel on the display in addition to the key operation or instead of the key operation, and instructs the input of numbers and characters and the operation.
　図７（ａ）、（ｂ）は、スライド型携帯電話の外観構成を示す斜視図である。図において、１はタッチパネル、２はディスプレイ、３はキー操作部である。図７（ａ）、（ｂ）では、タッチパネル１とディスプレイ２とは同じ位置関係にある。また、ディスプレイ２には、バックライト（図示略）が設けられている。ディスプレイ２は、図７（ａ）に示すように、矢印方向にスライド可能となっている。オープン操作を行い、ディスプレイ２を開いた状態にした場合には、キー操作部３による入力操作が有効となる。また、図７（ｂ）に示すように、クローズ操作を行い、ディスプレイ２でキー操作部３を覆った閉状態にした場合には、タッチパネル１によるタッチ操作が有効となる。 7 (a) and 7 (b) are perspective views showing an external configuration of a slide type mobile phone. In the figure, 1 is a touch panel, 2 is a display, and 3 is a key operation unit. 7A and 7B, the touch panel 1 and the display 2 are in the same positional relationship. The display 2 is provided with a backlight (not shown). As shown in FIG. 7A, the display 2 can slide in the direction of the arrow. When the open operation is performed and the display 2 is opened, the input operation by the key operation unit 3 is valid. As shown in FIG. 7B, when the close operation is performed and the key operation unit 3 is covered with the display 2, the touch operation using the touch panel 1 is effective.
　ところで、このようなスライド型携帯電話を含む、タッチパネル１を備える携帯端末装置においては、ディスプレイ２への表示を行いつつ、タッチパネル１によるタッチ操作が行われることになるので、消費電力をいかに抑えるかが重要となる。 By the way, in the portable terminal device having the touch panel 1 including such a slide type mobile phone, the touch operation by the touch panel 1 is performed while displaying on the display 2, so how to reduce power consumption. Is important.
　図８は、スライド型携帯電話の動作を説明するためのフローチャートである。ユーザがスライド型携帯電話を使用開始し、オープン操作を行うと、開状態が検出され（ステップＳ１０）、ディスプレイ２（バックライト）とタッチパネル１とをＯＮ＋（ＯＮ継続）とする（ステップＳ１２）。この場合、ユーザは、キー操作部３により操作する。 FIG. 8 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the slide-type mobile phone. When the user starts using the slide-type mobile phone and performs an open operation, an open state is detected (step S10), and the display 2 (backlight) and the touch panel 1 are turned ON + (ON continuation) (step S12). In this case, the user operates the key operation unit 3.
　また、ユーザがクローズ操作を行うと、閉状態が検出される（ステップＳ１４）。このとき、予めユーザが設定したＴ１秒間、無操作であるか否かを判定し（ステップＳ１６）、閉状態で何らかの操作がある場合には、ディスプレイ２（バックライト）とタッチパネル１とがＯＮ＋（ＯＮ継続）であるので、ユーザは、タッチパネル１により操作する（ステップＳ１８）。そして、閉状態で、何ら操作のない状態が、予めユーザが設定したＴ１秒数経過した場合には、ディスプレイ２（バックライト）とタッチパネル１とをＯＦＦとする（ステップＳ２０）。 Further, when the user performs a closing operation, a closed state is detected (step S14). At this time, it is determined whether or not there is no operation for T1 seconds set in advance by the user (step S16). If there is any operation in the closed state, the display 2 (backlight) and the touch panel 1 are turned ON + ( The user operates the touch panel 1 (step S18). When the T1 seconds set in advance by the user have elapsed in a closed state and no operation, the display 2 (backlight) and the touch panel 1 are turned off (step S20).
特開２００９－１５７８０９号公報JP 2009-157809 A 特開２０１１－０２３７９５号公報JP 2011-023795 A
　しかしながら、上記特許文献１に記載の技術では、例えば、ユーザがクローズ操作を行った後、使用を終了し、ポケットまたは鞄等にしまった場合、予めユーザが設定したＴ１秒数後にディスプレイ２（バックライト）とタッチパネル１とがＯＦＦとなるので、その間は不要な電力が消費されるという問題があった。 However, in the technique described in Patent Document 1, for example, when the user performs a closing operation and then ends use and becomes a pocket or a bag, the display 2 (back) is displayed after T1 seconds set in advance by the user. Since the light) and the touch panel 1 are turned off, there is a problem that unnecessary power is consumed during that time.
　また、不要な電力の消費をなくすために、ユーザが予め設定する上記Ｔ１秒数を０秒に設定した場合には、クローズ操作後も引き続きタッチパネル１操作にて使用を継続したいときに、ディスプレイ２（バックライト）、及びタッチパネル１が即時にＯＦＦとなってしまうため、ユーザにとっての使い勝手が非常に悪くなってしまうという問題があった。 Further, in order to eliminate unnecessary power consumption, when the T1 seconds set in advance by the user is set to 0 seconds, the display 2 can be used to continue using the touch panel 1 after the closing operation. Since the (backlight) and the touch panel 1 are immediately turned off, there is a problem that the usability for the user is extremely deteriorated.
　更に、このような場合に、ユーザが継続して使用できるように、ディスプレイ２（バックライト）、タッチパネル１をＯＮにするためには、ユーザによる何らかの追加操作が必要となる。例えば、サイドキーを押す、タッチパネル１を再度タッチする、などが考えられるが、後者の場合、タッチパネル１の電源のみ即時にＯＦＦせず、ある程度の時間、ＯＮを継続しなければならない等、複雑な制御が必要となってしまうという問題があった。 Furthermore, in order to turn on the display 2 (backlight) and the touch panel 1 so that the user can continue to use them in such a case, some additional operation by the user is required. For example, pressing the side key or touching the touch panel 1 again can be considered, but in the latter case, only the power source of the touch panel 1 is not immediately turned off, and it is necessary to continue turning on for a certain period of time. There was a problem that control was required.
　そこで本発明は、ユーザの使い勝手を悪くすることなく、かつ複雑な制御を必要とすることなく、不要な電力の削減を、容易に実現することができる電子装置、動作制御方法、及びプログラムを提供することを目的とする。 Accordingly, the present invention provides an electronic device, an operation control method, and a program that can easily realize unnecessary power reduction without deteriorating user convenience and without requiring complicated control. The purpose is to do.
　本発明の電子装置は、形状を変更できる筐体と、
　前記筐体の形状変化を検出する形状変化検出部と、
　前記筐体の形状に係らず視認可能に表示する表示部と、
　前記筐体の形状に係らず入力を検出する入力検出部と、
　前記形状変化検出部によって前記筐体の形状変化が検出されたときの前記入力検出部の検出情報に基づいて、前記筐体の形状の変化後における、前記表示部、または前記入力検出部、あるいは双方の動作を制御する制御部と
　を備える電子装置である。 An electronic device according to the present invention includes a housing whose shape can be changed,
A shape change detector for detecting a shape change of the housing;
A display unit that displays in a visible manner regardless of the shape of the housing;
An input detection unit for detecting input regardless of the shape of the housing;
Based on the detection information of the input detection unit when the shape change of the case is detected by the shape change detection unit, the display unit or the input detection unit after the change of the shape of the case, or And an electronic device including a control unit that controls both operations.
　本発明の動作制御方法は、形状を変更できる筐体と、前記筐体の形状に係らず視認可能に表示する表示部と、前記筐体の形状に係らず入力を検出する入力検出部とを備える電子装置における動作制御方法であって、
　前記筐体の形状変化を検出する形状変化検出ステップと、
　前記形状変化検出ステップで前記筐体の形状変化が検出されたときの前記入力検出部への入力の有無を検出する入力有無検出ステップと、
　前記入力有無検出ステップでの検出結果に基づいて、前記筐体の形状の変化後における、前記表示部、または前記入力検出部、あるいは双方の動作を制御する制御ステップと
　を備えることを特徴とする動作制御方法である。 The operation control method of the present invention includes a housing whose shape can be changed, a display unit that displays the screen regardless of the shape of the housing, and an input detection unit that detects an input regardless of the shape of the housing. An operation control method for an electronic device comprising:
A shape change detecting step for detecting a shape change of the housing;
An input presence / absence detection step for detecting presence / absence of input to the input detection unit when a change in shape of the housing is detected in the shape change detection step;
And a control step for controlling the operation of the display unit, the input detection unit, or both after the change of the shape of the housing based on the detection result in the input presence / absence detection step. This is an operation control method.
　本発明のプログラムは、形状を変更できる筐体と、前記筐体の形状に係らず視認可能に表示する表示部と、前記筐体の形状に係らず入力を検出する入力検出部とを備える電子装置のコンピュータに、
　前記筐体の形状変化を検出する形状変化検出機能、
　前記形状変化検出機能で前記筐体の形状変化が検出されたときの前記入力検出部への入力の有無を検出する入力有無検出機能、
　前記入力有無検出機能での検出結果に基づいて、前記筐体の形状の変化後における、前記表示部、または前記入力検出部、あるいは双方の動作を制御する制御機能
　を実行させることを特徴とするプログラムである。 The program of the present invention is an electronic device including a housing whose shape can be changed, a display unit that displays the screen regardless of the shape of the housing, and an input detection unit that detects an input regardless of the shape of the housing. To the computer of the device,
A shape change detection function for detecting a shape change of the housing;
An input presence / absence detection function for detecting presence / absence of input to the input detection unit when a change in shape of the housing is detected by the shape change detection function;
Based on the detection result of the input presence / absence detection function, a control function for controlling the operation of the display unit, the input detection unit, or both after the change of the shape of the housing is executed. It is a program.
　この発明によれば、ユーザの使い勝手を悪くすることなく、かつ複雑な制御を必要とすることなく、不要な電力の削減を、容易に実現することができる。 According to the present invention, unnecessary power reduction can be easily realized without deteriorating user convenience and without requiring complicated control.
本発明の実施形態によるスライド型携帯電話の外観構成を示す斜視図である。It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance structure of the slide type mobile phone by embodiment of this invention. 本実施形態によるスライド型携帯電話の構成を示すブロック図である。It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the slide type mobile phone by this embodiment. 本実施形態によるスライド型携帯電話のオープン状態での使用中の斜視図である。It is a perspective view in use in the open state of the slide type mobile phone according to the present embodiment. 本実施形態によるスライド型携帯電話のクローズ状態での使用中の斜視図である。It is a perspective view in use in the closed state of the slide type mobile phone according to the present embodiment. ユーザがタッチパネル１に触れずに、スライド型携帯電話をクローズ状態にした場合の斜視図である。It is a perspective view at the time of a user closing a slide type mobile phone without touching the touch panel 1. 本実施形態によるスライド型携帯電話の動作を説明するためのフローチャートである。5 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the slide type mobile phone according to the present embodiment. スライド型携帯電話の外観構成を示す斜視図である。It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance structure of a slide type mobile telephone. スライド型携帯電話の動作を説明するためのフローチャートである。It is a flowchart for demonstrating operation | movement of a slide type mobile telephone. 付記１の構成図である。FIG.
　以下、本発明の実施の形態を、図面を参照して説明する。 Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
　図１は、本発明の実施形態によるスライド型携帯電話の外観構成を示す斜視図である。本実施形態によるスライド型携帯電話の外観構成は、図７に示すスライド型携帯電話と同じであるので、同一の符号を付けて説明を省略する。なお、タッチパネル１は、直接の接触を検出する接触検出型でも、指などが近づいたことを検出する近接検出型でもよい。また、タッチパネル１、ディスプレイ２、バックライト４は、それぞれ別々にＯＮ／ＯＦＦ制御できるようになっている。 FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an external configuration of a slide type mobile phone according to an embodiment of the present invention. The external configuration of the slide type mobile phone according to the present embodiment is the same as that of the slide type mobile phone shown in FIG. The touch panel 1 may be a contact detection type that detects direct contact or a proximity detection type that detects that a finger or the like is approaching. Further, the touch panel 1, the display 2, and the backlight 4 can be separately controlled on / off.
　図２は、本実施形態によるスライド型携帯電話の構成を示すブロック図である。なお、図１に対応する部分には同一の符号を付けて説明を省略する。４は、ディスプレイ２を照射するバックライトである。５は、ディスプレイ２のオープン／クローズを検出する開閉検出部である。６は、それらを制御するＣＰＵである。 FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the slide type mobile phone according to the present embodiment. It should be noted that portions corresponding to those in FIG. Reference numeral 4 denotes a backlight for illuminating the display 2. Reference numeral 5 denotes an open / close detection unit that detects open / close of the display 2. 6 is a CPU for controlling them.
　図３は、本実施形態によるスライド型携帯電話のオープン状態での使用中の斜視図である。ユーザは、スライド型携帯電話をオープン状態で操作する場合、キー操作部３による操作を行うので、不要な電力を削減するため、タッチパネル１をＯＦＦ状態とする。また、ユーザがディスプレイ２を見ながら操作するので、ディスプレイ２とバックライト４とは、予めユーザが設定した秒数、無操作が続くまで、ＯＮ状態継続（以下、ＯＮ＋と記す）とする。 FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the slide type mobile phone according to the present embodiment in use in an open state. When the user operates the slide-type mobile phone in the open state, the user performs an operation using the key operation unit 3, so that the touch panel 1 is turned off in order to reduce unnecessary power. Further, since the user operates while looking at the display 2, the display 2 and the backlight 4 are kept in an ON state (hereinafter referred to as ON +) until no operation continues for the number of seconds set in advance by the user.
　図４は、本実施形態によるスライド型携帯電話のクローズ状態での使用中の斜視図である。ユーザがタッチパネル１に触れながら、スライド型携帯電話をクローズ状態にした場合、タッチパネル１とディスプレイ２とバックライト４をＯＮ＋とする。これにより、ユーザは、クローズ後も引き続きタッチパネル１を操作することができる。 FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the slide type mobile phone according to the present embodiment in use in the closed state. When the user touches the touch panel 1 and closes the slide type mobile phone, the touch panel 1, the display 2, and the backlight 4 are turned ON +. Thereby, the user can continue to operate the touch panel 1 even after closing.
　図５（ａ）、（ｂ）は、ユーザがタッチパネル１に触れずに、スライド型携帯電話をクローズ状態にした場合の斜視図である。図５（ａ）には、ディスプレイ２周辺の筐体部分に左手の親指を当てて、矢印方向にスライドさせてクローズ状態にする様子を示している。また、図５（ｂ）には、左手でスライド型携帯電話を支え、右手でディスプレイ２側の筐体をタッチパネル１（ディスプレイ２）に触れることなく、矢印方向にスライドさせてクローズ状態にする様子を示している。 FIGS. 5A and 5B are perspective views when the user closes the slide-type mobile phone without touching the touch panel 1. FIG. 5A illustrates a state in which the left thumb is applied to the casing portion around the display 2 and is slid in the direction of the arrow to be in the closed state. FIG. 5B shows a state in which the slide-type mobile phone is supported with the left hand, and the housing on the display 2 side is slid in the direction of the arrow without touching the touch panel 1 (display 2) with the right hand. Is shown.
　本実施形態では、図５（ａ）、（ｂ）に示すように、ユーザがタッチパネル１に触れずに、スライド型携帯電話をクローズ状態にした、いずれの場合も、タッチパネル１とディスプレイ２とバックライト４とをＯＦＦとする。これにより、ユーザは、クローズ後に不要な電力を消費することなく、使用終了し、ポケットや、鞄等にしまうことができる。なお、ここでは、タッチパネル１とディスプレイ２とバックライト４とをＯＦＦとしたが、全てをＯＦＦとすることに限らず、いずれか１つでも、いずれか２つを組み合わせてＯＦＦとしてもよい。 In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B, the touch panel 1, the display 2, and the back are used in any case where the user does not touch the touch panel 1 and closes the slide type mobile phone. Light 4 is turned off. As a result, the user can finish using the device without consuming unnecessary power after closing, and can put it in a pocket or bag. Here, the touch panel 1, the display 2, and the backlight 4 are turned off. However, the touch panel 1, the display 2, and the backlight 4 are not all turned off, and any one or a combination of the two may be turned off.
　次に、上述した実施形態の動作について説明する。
図６は、本実施形態によるスライド型携帯電話の動作を説明するためのフローチャートである。ユーザがスライド型携帯電話を使用開始し、オープン操作を行ったとき、開閉検出部５は、開状態を検出する（ステップＳ３０）。ＣＰＵ６は、クローズ時省電モード設定がＯＮであるか否かを判定する（ステップＳ３２）。そして、クローズ時省電モード設定がＯＮでない場合には、前述した従来技術と同様に、図８に示すステップＳ１２以降の動作を実行する（ステップＳ３４）。 Next, the operation of the above-described embodiment will be described.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the slide type mobile phone according to the present embodiment. When the user starts using the slide type mobile phone and performs an open operation, the open / close detection unit 5 detects the open state (step S30). The CPU 6 determines whether or not the power saving mode setting at the time of closing is ON (step S32). Then, when the power saving mode setting at the time of closing is not ON, the operation after step S12 shown in FIG. 8 is executed (step S34) as in the above-described prior art.
　一方、クローズ時省電モード設定がＯＮである場合には、ディスプレイ２とバックライト４とをＯＮ＋とする（ステップＳ３６）。このとき、ユーザは、タッチパネル１を使用することなく、キー操作部３により操作する（図３を参照）。つまり、タッチパネル１をＯＦＦとしているので、不要な電力を削減することができる。 On the other hand, when the power saving mode setting at the time of closing is ON, the display 2 and the backlight 4 are turned ON + (step S36). At this time, the user operates the key operation unit 3 without using the touch panel 1 (see FIG. 3). That is, since the touch panel 1 is turned off, unnecessary power can be reduced.
　ここで、ユーザがクローズ操作したとき、すなわち、ディスプレイ２をスライド開始させた時点で、開閉検出部５は、閉状態を検出し（ステップＳ３８）、タッチパネル１をＯＮ＋とする（ステップＳ４０）。ＣＰＵ６は、このとき、タッチパネル１にユーザの指が接触しているか否かを判定する（ステップＳ４２）。 Here, when the user performs a closing operation, that is, when the display 2 starts to slide, the open / close detection unit 5 detects the closed state (step S38) and turns the touch panel 1 ON + (step S40). At this time, the CPU 6 determines whether or not the user's finger is in contact with the touch panel 1 (step S42).
　そして、タッチパネル１にユーザの指が接触していない場合には（ステップＳ４２のＮＯ）、即時、ディスプレイ２とバックライト４をＯＦＦとし、タッチパネル１もここでＯＦＦとする（ステップＳ４４：図５（ａ）、（ｂ）を参照）。ユーザは、使用終了し、ポケットや、鞄等にしまう。これにより、ユーザがスライド型携帯電話を使用終了後、不要な電力を消費することがない。なお、ここでは、タッチパネル１とディスプレイ２とバックライト４とをＯＦＦとしたが、全てをＯＦＦとすることに限らず、いずれか１つでも、いずれか２つを組み合わせてＯＦＦとしてもよい。 If the user's finger is not in contact with the touch panel 1 (NO in step S42), the display 2 and the backlight 4 are immediately turned off, and the touch panel 1 is also turned off (step S44: FIG. 5 ( a), see (b)). The user ends the use and goes into a pocket or a bag. This prevents unnecessary power consumption after the user finishes using the slide-type mobile phone. Here, the touch panel 1, the display 2, and the backlight 4 are turned off. However, the touch panel 1, the display 2, and the backlight 4 are not all turned off, and any one or a combination of the two may be turned off.
　一方、タッチパネル１にユーザの指が接触していた場合には（ステップＳ４２のＹＥＳ）、ユーザは、継続してタッチパネル１により操作する（図４を参照）。このとき、ディスプレイ２、バックライト４、及びタッチパネル１は、ＯＮ＋（継続）である。 On the other hand, if the user's finger is in contact with the touch panel 1 (YES in step S42), the user continues to operate with the touch panel 1 (see FIG. 4). At this time, the display 2, the backlight 4, and the touch panel 1 are ON + (continuation).
　このとき、予めユーザが設定したＴ１秒間、無操作であるか否かを判定し（ステップＳ４８）、閉状態で、タッチパネル１に対して何らかの操作がある場合には（ステップＳ４８のＮＯ）、ディスプレイ２、バックライト４、タッチパネル１がＯＮ＋（ＯＮ継続）であるので、ユーザは、継続してタッチパネル１により操作する（ステップＳ５０）。 At this time, it is determined whether or not there is no operation for T1 seconds set in advance by the user (step S48). If there is any operation on the touch panel 1 in the closed state (NO in step S48), the display 2. Since the backlight 4 and the touch panel 1 are ON + (continuation of ON), the user continues to operate with the touch panel 1 (step S50).
　一方、閉状態で、タッチパネル１に対して何ら操作のない状態が、予めユーザが設定したＴ１秒数経過した場合には（ステップＳ４８のＹＥＳ）、ディスプレイ２とバックライト４とタッチパネル１とをＯＦＦとする（ステップＳ５２）。なお、ここでは、タッチパネル１とディスプレイ２とバックライト４とをＯＦＦとしたが、全てをＯＦＦとすることに限らず、いずれか１つでも、いずれか２つを組み合わせてＯＦＦとしてもよい。 On the other hand, in a closed state where no operation is performed on the touch panel 1 when the T1 seconds set in advance by the user have elapsed (YES in step S48), the display 2, the backlight 4, and the touch panel 1 are turned off. (Step S52). Here, the touch panel 1, the display 2, and the backlight 4 are turned off. However, the touch panel 1, the display 2, and the backlight 4 are not all turned off, and any one or a combination of the two may be turned off.
　上述した実施形態によれば、ユーザがタッチパネル式スライド型携帯電話をクローズ操作する際に、タッチパネル１をタッチした状態でクローズ操作した場合には、ディスプレイ２、バックライト４、タッチパネル１のＯＮ状態を継続することで、タッチパネル１でのタッチ操作を継続可能とし、一方、タッチパネル１をタッチせずにクローズ操作した場合には、ディスプレイ２、バックライト４、タッチパネル１をＯＦＦ状態とする。 According to the above-described embodiment, when the user performs a close operation with the touch panel 1 touched when the touch-type slide-type mobile phone is closed, the display 2, the backlight 4, and the touch panel 1 are turned on. By continuing, the touch operation on the touch panel 1 can be continued. On the other hand, when the close operation is performed without touching the touch panel 1, the display 2, the backlight 4, and the touch panel 1 are turned off.
　これより、ユーザの使い勝手を悪くすることなく、かつ複雑な制御を必要とすることなく、継続してタッチパネル１を使用する場合と、そのままポケットまたは鞄等にしまう場合とを使い分けることができるとともに、タッチパネル式スライド型携帯電話の不要な電力の削減を、容易に実現することができる。 Thus, the user can use the touch panel 1 continuously without deteriorating the user's convenience and without requiring complicated control, and the case where the user touches the pocket or the bag as it is, It is possible to easily reduce unnecessary power consumption of the touch-panel type sliding mobile phone.
　なお、上述した実施形態では、携帯電話について説明したが、本発明は、携帯電話、スマートフォンに限らず、他の装置（例えば、ゲーム機、タブレットＰＣ、ノートＰＣ）にも適用可能である。 In the above-described embodiment, the mobile phone has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to the mobile phone and the smartphone, but can be applied to other devices (for example, a game machine, a tablet PC, and a notebook PC).
　また、上述した実施形態では、タッチパネル１、ディスプレイ２、バックライト４のＯＮ／ＯＦＦ制御について説明したが、暗闇でもキー操作できるように、キー操作部３の裏面からキートップを点灯する携帯電話が知られているが、この場合、ユーザがタッチパネル式スライド型携帯電話をオープン操作、クローズ操作する際に、キー操作部３のバックライトをＯＮ／ＯＦＦ制御するようにしてもよい。 In the above-described embodiment, the ON / OFF control of the touch panel 1, the display 2, and the backlight 4 has been described. However, a mobile phone that lights the key top from the back of the key operation unit 3 can be operated in the dark. As is known, in this case, the backlight of the key operation unit 3 may be controlled to be turned on / off when the user performs an opening operation or a closing operation on the touch-sensitive slide-type mobile phone.
　また、上述した実施形態では、スライド型携帯電話について説明したが、本発明は、スライド型携帯電話に限定されない。折り畳み型、つまり、キーのような操作部を備えた第１の筐体と液晶などの表示部を備えた第２の筐体とからなる折り畳み型でも、また、表示部にタッチパネルを備え、さらに、該表示部が回転して表示部を出した状態で折りたためる形状（回転２軸ヒンジ型などと言われることもある。折り畳みのための回転軸と、表示部を回転する回転軸の２軸を備えている）、また、タッチパネルを備えた回転型にも適用可能である。 In the above-described embodiment, the slide type mobile phone has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to the slide type mobile phone. A foldable type, that is, a foldable type consisting of a first casing having an operation unit such as a key and a second casing having a display unit such as a liquid crystal, is also provided with a touch panel on the display unit, and A shape that can be folded while the display unit is rotated to bring out the display unit (sometimes referred to as a rotating biaxial hinge type). Two axes of a rotating shaft for folding and a rotating shaft that rotates the display unit It can also be applied to a rotary type equipped with a touch panel.
　以下、本発明の特徴を付記する。
　上記の実施形態の一部又は全部は、以下の付記のようにも記載されうるが、以下には限られない。
　　（付記１）
　図９は、付記１の構成図である。この図に示すように、付記１記載の発明は、
　形状を変更できる筐体１０と、
　前記筐体１０の形状変化を検出する形状変化検出部１１と、
　前記筐体１０の形状に係らず視認可能に表示する表示部と１２、
　前記筐体１０の形状に係らず入力を検出する入力検出部１３と、
　前記形状変化検出部１１によって前記筐体１０の形状変化が検出されたときの前記入力検出手部１３の検出情報に基づいて、前記筐体１０の形状の変化後における、前記表示部１２、または前記入力検出部１３、あるいは双方の動作を制御する制御部１４と
　を備える電子装置である。 The features of the present invention will be described below.
A part or all of the above-described embodiment can be described as in the following supplementary notes, but is not limited thereto.
(Appendix 1)
FIG. 9 is a configuration diagram of Supplementary Note 1. As shown in this figure, the invention described in Appendix 1 is
A housing 10 whose shape can be changed;
A shape change detector 11 for detecting a shape change of the housing 10;
A display unit 12 for displaying in a visible manner regardless of the shape of the housing 10;
An input detector 13 for detecting an input regardless of the shape of the housing 10;
Based on the detection information of the input detection hand unit 13 when the shape change of the case 10 is detected by the shape change detection unit 11, the display unit 12 after the change of the shape of the case 10, or It is an electronic apparatus provided with the said input detection part 13 or the control part 14 which controls operation | movement of both.
　　（付記２）
　前記制御部は、
　前記形状変化検出部によって前記筐体の形状変化が検出されたときに、前記入力検出手段が入力を検出した場合、前記筐体の形状の変化後に、前記表示部、または前記入力検出部、あるいは双方を動作させ、
　前記形状変化検出部によって前記筐体の形状変化が検出されたときに、前記入力検出部が入力を検出しない場合、前記筐体の形状の変化後に、前記表示部、または前記入力検出部、あるいは双方の動作を停止する
　ことを特徴とする付記１に記載の電子装置である。 (Appendix 2)
The controller is
If the input detection means detects an input when the shape change of the housing is detected by the shape change detector, the display unit, the input detector, or Operate both
If the input detection unit does not detect an input when the shape change detection unit detects a change in the shape of the housing, the display unit, the input detection unit, or The electronic device according to appendix 1, wherein both operations are stopped.
　　（付記３）
　前記制御部は、
　前記入力検出部が所定の時間入力を検出しない場合、前記表示部、または前記検出部、あるいは双方の動作を停止する
　ことを特徴とする付記１または２に記載の電子装置である。 (Appendix 3)
The controller is
The electronic device according to appendix 1 or 2, wherein when the input detection unit does not detect an input for a predetermined time, the operation of the display unit, the detection unit, or both is stopped.
　　（付記４）
　前記表示部は、バックライトを備え、
　前記制御部は、さらに、前記バックライトの動作を制御することを特徴とする付記１から３のいずれかに記載の電子装置である。 (Appendix 4)
The display unit includes a backlight,
The electronic device according to any one of appendices 1 to 3, wherein the control unit further controls the operation of the backlight.
　　（付記５）
　前記入力検出部は、前記表示部上に設けられた、接触検出型、または近接検出型のタッチパネルであることを特徴とする付記１から４のいずれかに記載の電子装置である。 (Appendix 5)
The electronic device according to any one of appendices 1 to 4, wherein the input detection unit is a touch detection type touch panel or a proximity detection type touch panel provided on the display unit.
　　（付記６）
　形状を変更できる筐体と、前記筐体の形状に係らず視認可能に表示する表示部と、前記筐体の形状に係らず入力を検出する入力検出部とを備える電子装置における動作制御方法であって、
　前記筐体の形状変化を検出する形状変化検出ステップと、
　前記形状変化検出ステップで前記筐体の形状変化が検出されたときの前記入力検出部への入力の有無を検出する入力有無検出ステップと、
　前記入力有無検出ステップでの検出結果に基づいて、前記筐体の形状の変化後における、前記表示部、または前記入力検出部、あるいは双方の動作を制御する制御ステップと
　を備えることを特徴とする動作制御方法である。 (Appendix 6)
An operation control method in an electronic device comprising: a casing whose shape can be changed; a display section that displays the display regardless of the shape of the casing; and an input detection section that detects an input regardless of the shape of the casing. There,
A shape change detecting step for detecting a shape change of the housing;
An input presence / absence detection step for detecting presence / absence of input to the input detection unit when a change in shape of the housing is detected in the shape change detection step;
And a control step for controlling the operation of the display unit, the input detection unit, or both after the change of the shape of the housing based on the detection result in the input presence / absence detection step. This is an operation control method.
　　（付記７）
　形状を変更できる筐体と、前記筐体の形状に係らず視認可能に表示する表示部と、前記筐体の形状に係らず入力を検出する入力検出部とを備える電子装置のコンピュータに、
　前記筐体の形状変化を検出する形状変化検出機能、
　前記形状変化検出機能で前記筐体の形状変化が検出されたときの前記入力検出部への入力の有無を検出する入力有無検出機能、
　前記入力有無検出機能での検出結果に基づいて、前記筐体の形状の変化後における、前記表示部、または前記入力検出部、あるいは双方の動作を制御する制御機能
　を実行させることを特徴とするプログラムである。 (Appendix 7)
In a computer of an electronic device comprising a housing whose shape can be changed, a display unit that displays in a visible manner regardless of the shape of the housing, and an input detection unit that detects input regardless of the shape of the housing,
A shape change detection function for detecting a shape change of the housing;
An input presence / absence detection function for detecting presence / absence of input to the input detection unit when a change in shape of the housing is detected by the shape change detection function;
Based on the detection result of the input presence / absence detection function, a control function for controlling the operation of the display unit, the input detection unit, or both after the change of the shape of the housing is executed. It is a program.
　１　タッチパネル
　２　ディスプレイ
　３　キー操作部
　４　バックライト
　５　開閉検出部
　６　ＣＰＵ
  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Touch panel 2 Display 3 Key operation part 4 Backlight 5 Opening / closing detection part 6 CPU

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  1. 　形状を変更できる筐体と、
    　前記筐体の形状変化を検出する形状変化検出部と、
    　前記筐体の形状に係らず視認可能に表示する表示部と、
    　前記筐体の形状に係らず入力を検出する入力検出部と、
    　前記形状変化検出部によって前記筐体の形状変化が検出されたときの前記入力検出部の検出情報に基づいて、前記筐体の形状の変化後における、前記表示部、または前記入力検出部、あるいは双方の動作を制御する制御部と
    　を備える電子装置。     A housing whose shape can be changed;
    A shape change detector for detecting a shape change of the housing;
    A display unit that displays in a visible manner regardless of the shape of the housing;
    An input detection unit for detecting input regardless of the shape of the housing;
    Based on the detection information of the input detection unit when the shape change of the case is detected by the shape change detection unit, the display unit or the input detection unit after the change of the shape of the case, or An electronic device comprising: a control unit that controls both operations.
  2. 　前記制御部は、
    　前記形状変化検出部によって前記筐体の形状変化が検出されたときに、前記入力検出手段が入力を検出した場合、前記筐体の形状の変化後に、前記表示部、または前記入力検出部、あるいは双方を動作させ、
    　前記形状変化検出部によって前記筐体の形状変化が検出されたときに、前記入力検出部が入力を検出しない場合、前記筐体の形状の変化後に、前記表示部、または前記入力検出部、あるいは双方の動作を停止する
    　ことを特徴とする請求項１に記載の電子装置。     The controller is
    If the input detection means detects an input when the shape change of the housing is detected by the shape change detector, the display unit, the input detector, or Operate both
    If the input detection unit does not detect an input when the shape change detection unit detects a change in the shape of the housing, the display unit, the input detection unit, or The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein both operations are stopped.
  3. 　前記制御部は、
    　前記入力検出部が所定の時間入力を検出しない場合、前記表示部、または前記検出部、あるいは双方の動作を停止する
    　ことを特徴とする請求項１または２に記載の電子装置。     The controller is
    The electronic apparatus according to claim 1, wherein when the input detection unit does not detect an input for a predetermined time, the operation of the display unit, the detection unit, or both is stopped.
  4. 　前記表示部は、バックライトを備え、
    　前記制御部は、さらに、前記バックライトの動作を制御することを特徴とする請求項１から３のいずれかに記載の電子装置。     The display unit includes a backlight,
    The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the control unit further controls an operation of the backlight.
  5. 　前記入力検出部は、前記表示部上に設けられた、接触検出型、または近接検出型のタッチパネルであることを特徴とする請求項１から４のいずれかに記載の電子装置。 5. The electronic apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the input detection unit is a touch detection type touch panel or a proximity detection type touch panel provided on the display unit.
  6. 　形状を変更できる筐体と、前記筐体の形状に係らず視認可能に表示する表示部と、前記筐体の形状に係らず入力を検出する入力検出部とを備える電子装置における動作制御方法であって、
    　前記筐体の形状変化を検出する形状変化検出ステップと、
    　前記形状変化検出ステップで前記筐体の形状変化が検出されたときの前記入力検出部への入力の有無を検出する入力有無検出ステップと、
    　前記入力有無検出ステップでの検出結果に基づいて、前記筐体の形状の変化後における、前記表示部、または前記入力検出部、あるいは双方の動作を制御する制御ステップと
    　を備えることを特徴とする動作制御方法。     An operation control method in an electronic device comprising: a casing whose shape can be changed; a display section that displays the display regardless of the shape of the casing; and an input detection section that detects an input regardless of the shape of the casing. There,
    A shape change detecting step for detecting a shape change of the housing;
    An input presence / absence detection step for detecting presence / absence of input to the input detection unit when a change in shape of the housing is detected in the shape change detection step;
    And a control step for controlling the operation of the display unit, the input detection unit, or both after the change of the shape of the housing based on the detection result in the input presence / absence detection step. Operation control method.
  7. 　形状を変更できる筐体と、前記筐体の形状に係らず視認可能に表示する表示部と、前記筐体の形状に係らず入力を検出する入力検出部とを備える電子装置のコンピュータに、
    　前記筐体の形状変化を検出する形状変化検出機能、
    　前記形状変化検出機能で前記筐体の形状変化が検出されたときの前記入力検出部への入力の有無を検出する入力有無検出機能、
    　前記入力有無検出機能での検出結果に基づいて、前記筐体の形状の変化後における、前記表示部、または前記入力検出部、あるいは双方の動作を制御する制御機能
    　を実行させることを特徴とするプログラム。     In a computer of an electronic device comprising a housing whose shape can be changed, a display unit that displays in a visible manner regardless of the shape of the housing, and an input detection unit that detects input regardless of the shape of the housing,
    A shape change detection function for detecting a shape change of the housing;
    An input presence / absence detection function for detecting presence / absence of input to the input detection unit when a change in shape of the housing is detected by the shape change detection function;
    Based on the detection result of the input presence / absence detection function, a control function for controlling the operation of the display unit, the input detection unit, or both after the change of the shape of the housing is executed. program.
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